Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Climate Targets & Carbon Management
GCSTIMES targets 42% emissions reduction by 2030 and offers carbon footprint data to hotel customers through verified ISO 14064 reporting.
Supplier News
World’s Leading Hotel Guestroom Tablet Platform Launches HCN Commerce Media Network
HCN's new advertising model covers tablet costs through revenue sharing, expanding from luxury to all hotel segments with 90%+ guest engagement rates.
Winning the Modern Traveler and Hotelier Beyond the Lobby
Industry leaders at ITB Berlin discuss moving from traditional front desk operations to mobile-first hospitality that follows guests throughout their journey.
Enseo Begins a New Chapter as the Preeminent Technology for Modern Hospitality
The 26-year-old company expanded beyond entertainment to include WiFi, marketing, and monitoring through one platform.
Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels International
The partnership adds over 400 Meliá properties across 40 countries to ETG's RateHawk platform, connecting with nearly 120,000 B2B travel professionals.
Raise the Bar: UrVenue Helps Hospitality Operators Sell Experiences, Not Just Tables, at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026
UrVenue will demo its platform at BAR Restaurant Expo 2026, showcasing tools for packaging VIP experiences and automated venue management beyond basic reservations.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Certifications, Accreditations & External Initiatives
GCSTIMES details its sustainability credentials including EcoVadis assessment, multiple ISO certifications, and UN Global Compact participation.
HotelTechReport Releases the 2026 HotelTechIndex™ Market Leaders Report, the Industry's Most Comprehensive Technology Ranking
The report ranks hospitality tech products across six departments based on 80,921 verified reviews from hoteliers in 152 countries.
Reeco Expands Leadership Team as Customer Adoption Surpasses 1,000 Properties Ahead of Hunter Conference & HotelPoint
Company now serves 1,000+ properties across 90+ management companies after 15× growth in 2025, adding three senior executives.
HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) Brings New Flexibility to Hospitality Industry with Launch of its Cancel for Any Reason for Hotels Product
The AI-powered product offers instant refunds for hotel cancellations across 190+ countries, achieving 15% uptake on Tripadvisor and 95% customer satisfaction.
SOCIETIES Q1 2026 Spotlights Google AI Travel Planning, Guerlain’s Waldorf Astoria Spa, and the Rise of Design-Driven Hospitality
Influence Society's Q1 2026 brief examines Google's AI travel tools, Guerlain's new Waldorf Astoria spa, and design-driven independents reshaping luxury hospitality.
When Four Paws Check In: Sustainable Pet-Friendly Touchpoints for Hotels & Resorts
GCSTIMES offers eco-conscious pet amenities including wood key cards, detachable pet tags, and branded door hangers to enhance pet-friendly hospitality experiences.
Canary Technologies Named Best AI Guest Messaging Platform in 2026 HotelTechAwards
Canary's platform serves over 20,000 hotels worldwide and was selected based on verified reviews from 25,000+ hotel operators.
ITB Berlin Insights: The Rise of AI Agents in Hospitality Operations
Sirma demonstrated Vela at ITB Berlin, an AI agent that connects directly to hotel PMS systems for voice and chat guest interactions.
World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B
American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
Welcoming Every Guest, Including the Ones with Paws: GCSTIMES Pet-Themed Wooden Key Cards and Paper Card Holders for Hotels & Resorts
GCSTIMES offers wooden key cards with detachable pet tags for hotels, targeting the growing pet travel market.
Canary Technologies Introduces F&B Mobile Ordering to Boost Hotel Revenue
Hotels using the platform see 30% more F&B revenue through larger check sizes and higher order volume compared to traditional ordering.
New HotelData.com Report Finds Hotel Labor Costs Rising Faster Than Productivity Gains
Wage costs per occupied room jumped 12.8% in 2025 to $48.32, with Q4 showing a sharp 21.1% spike as productivity gains failed to offset rising labor expenses.
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Elevates Luxury Dining on the Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Southeast Asia, with Shiji’s Infrasys POS
Shiji's POS system has been operational since July 2024 on the luxury train route between Bangkok and Singapore, streamlining dining operations.
Lighthouse launches Review Agent to help independent hotels boost OTA rankings and bookings as AI search reshapes travel discovery
Lighthouse's new tool aggregates reviews from Booking.com and Expedia with AI-powered response automation to help independent hotels improve visibility on search platforms.